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You are not suggested to disassemble, repair or make any modification to the device. Disassembly, modification, or any attempt at repair could generate hazards and cause damage to the device, even bodily injury or property damage, and will void any warranty. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Software in use (such as OS and application software, including the version numbers) 3. If repair service is required, you can download the RMA form at http://www.ibase.com.tw/english/Supports/RMAService/. Fill out the form and contact your distributor or sales representative. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Chapter 1 General Information The information provided in this chapter includes: • Features • Packing List • Optional Accessories • Specifications • Overview • Dimensions...
1.1 Introduction FWA8408 & FWA8406 series are specifically designed for the network security and management market. There are plenty of applications adopting network security or network management as listed below. FWA8408 & FWA8406 include the following models: • FWA8408 (with a single PSU) •...
DDR4 DIMM 2133 MHz (ECC supported per CPU SKUs) • GbE LAN ports with 2 advanced LAN Bypass pairs • Optional IPMI 2.0 module to output through VGA port for FWA8408 • CF slot and PCIe (x8) expansion slot(s) •...
Steel with textured black color paint Dimensions 438 x 44 x 422 mm (17.24” x 1.73” x 16.61”) (W x H x D) Weight 9 kg (19.84 lb) Certificate CE / FCC Class A / LVD FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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(for FWA8408 & FWA8406) AC Power • Inlet 2 x AC inlet 100 ~ 240V, full range 300W, 1+1 redundant power supply (for FWA8408-RPSU & FWA8406-RPSU) 1 x CF slot Display 1 x VGA port (Reserved and optional) 3 x system fan module •...
1.6 Overview Front View Name Name LCM Display with 4 buttons Reserved Area (FWA8408: for IBN module or FWA8406: for HDD) LED Indicators USB 3.0 Ports (from top to bottom: Status, HDD, Power) Console Port Factory Default Button (GPIO Signal)
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General Information Rear View • Models with redundant PSUs (FWA8408-RPSU / FWA8406-RPSU) • Models with a single PSU (FWA8408 / FWA8406) Name Name Expansion Slots Power Switch VGA Port Single PSU / Reduntant PSU (Reserved & optional) System Fans Alarm Beep...
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration The information provided in this chapter includes: • Essential installations before you begin • Information and locations of connectors...
IPMI card & mini-PCIe card (IPMI & mini-PCIe slots are both available for FWA8408 only), fans, you need to disassemble the device cover first by loosening 6 screws. This is illustrated by the example of FWA8408 as below. Configuration inside FWA8408 & FWA8406: Areas A and B allow for optional HDD/SSD and expansion cards installation.
Then you can install the CPU cooler and fan back. Note: Ensure that the CPU cooler and the CPU top surface are in total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause your system to hang or be unstable. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
4. Gently push the module in an upright position until the ejector tabs of the memory slot close to hold the module in place when the module touches the bottom of the slot. To remove the module, press the ejector tabs outwards with your fingertips to eject the module. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
1. Remove 4 screws for each HDD/SSD (8 screws for two HDD/SSD) and take out from the tray. 2. Install a new HDD/SDD onto the tray and fasten 4 screws for each HDD/SDD. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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Hardware Configuration 3. Secure the tray with HDD from the bottom of the device. Note the screw holes for different sizes of HDD/SSD as ilustrated below. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
CF card: Locate the CF slot and Insert the CF card to the slot. To remove the CF card or IPMI module, pull it out with your thumb and index finger directly. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Redundant Power Supply Unit Installation / Replacement If you need to install or replace a redundant power supply unit, push the latch downwards, grasp the handle, pull the PSU out carefully and replace with a new one. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
2.1.7 IBN Module Installation / Replacement IBN module is optional for FWA8408 only. To install or replace an IBN module, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the IBN door by releasing two screws as below. 2. Install the module into the device.
Hardware Configuration 2.2 Setting the Jumpers Set up and configure your FWA8408 & FWA8406 by using jumpers for various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your use.
2.4 Jumpers Quick Reference Function Connector Name Page ME Register Clearance JBAT3 CMOS Data Clearance JBAT4 2.4.1 ME Register Clearance (JBAT3) Function Pin closed Illustration Normal (default) Clear ME Register FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
BYPASS8_LED- 5VDUAL BYPASS9_LED- ATXPWR_BTN# FRST_OUT VCC3_3 -HDD_LED JP3 is utilized for system indicators to provide light indication of the computer activities and switches to change the computer status. It provides interfaces for the following functions. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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Bypass LED1 (Pins 9 and 10) The two pins make an external LED connector light for LAN bypass. • Bypass LED2 (Pins 11 and 12) The two pins make an external LED connector light for LAN bypass. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter the different settings available in the AMI describes BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: • Main Settings • Advanced Settings • Chipset Settings • Security Settings •...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both AMI and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could make the system unstable and crash in some cases. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
3.3 Main Settings BIOS Setting Description System Date Sets the date. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. System Time Set the time. Use the <Tab> key to switch between the data elements. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS Setting Description Intel(R) SpeedStep (tm) Enables / Disables the function to allow more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode Enables / Disables Turbo Mode. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
TPM. Reset of platform is required. Note: This feature is not supported on IB990AF-C236. Pending operation Schedule an operation for the security device. Note: Your computer will reboot during restart in order to change the state of security device. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Gen1 / Gen2 / Gen3. Serial ATA Port 0~4 Enables / Disables Serial Port 0 ~ 5. 3.4.4 SMART Setting BIOS Setting Description SMART Selft Test Enables / Disables SMART selft test on all HDDs during POST. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
You can enable / disable the serial port and select an optimal settings for the Super IO device. Restore AC Power Loss Chooses an AC power state to apply after a power failure. Options: Power On, Power Off, Last State FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
85°C, 90°C, 95°C Temperatures / Voltages These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function feature of the motherboard. The values are read-only as monitored by the system and showing the PC health status FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Options: Bypass, Normal, Firewall, Custom Define 3.4.8 Console Port Configuration BIOS Setting Description Console Redirection Enables / Disables console redirection. Console Redirection Sets up the terminal type, bits, parity, flow control, Settings combo key, recorder mode, resolution and putty keypad. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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Enabling this mode allows only text to be sent. This is to capture terminal data. Resolution 100x31 Enables / Disables extended terminal resolution. Putty Keypad Selects function eky and keypad on Putty. Options: VT100, Linux, XTERMR6, SC0, ESCN, VT400 FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
XHCI Hand-pff This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. USB Mass Storage Driver Enables / Disables USB mass storage driver Support support. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
BIOS Setup 3.5 Security Settings BIOS Setting Description Administrator Password Sets an administrator password for the setup utility. User Password Sets a user password. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Enables / Disables Quiet Boot option. New Boot Option Policy Controls the placement of newly detected UEFI boot options. Options: Default, Place First, Place Last Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order priorities for hard disk, CD/DVD, USB, Network. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Description Save Changes and Reset Resets the system after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Resets system setup without saving any Reset changes. Restore Defaults Restores / Loads defaults values for all the setup options. FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
30 seconds to initialize Host to BMC. BMC SOL Function Enables / Disables BMC Sol features. System Event Log Erases log options. Options: Yes (on every reset), No BMC network Configures IPV4 and IPV6 support. Configuration FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Chooses options for reactions to a full SEL. Options: Do nothing, Erase Immediately Log EFI Status Codes Disables the logging of EFI status codes or log only error code or only progress code or both. Option: Disables, Both, Error Code, Progress Code FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
Appendix This section provides the mapping addresses of peripheral devices and the sample code of watchdog timer configuration. • I/O Port Address Map • Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) • Watchdog Timer Configuration...
Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #9 - A118 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer 0x00000050-0x00000053 System timer 0x00000800-0x0000087F Motherboard resources 0x0000A000-0x0000AFFF Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port #6 - A115 FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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Dio5Initial(); //for GPIO20..27 Dio5SetDirection(0x0F); //GP20..23 = input, GP24..27=output printf("Current DIO direction = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetDirection()); printf("Current DIO status = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetInput()); printf("Set DIO output to high\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x0F); printf("Set DIO output to low\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x00); return 0; //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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//NewData : 1 for input, 0 for output Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 Set_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8, NewData); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Dio5GetDirection(void) unsigned char result; Set_NCT5523D_LD(0x07); //switch to logic device 7 result = Get_NCT5523D_Reg(0xE8); return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FWA8408 & FWA8406 User Manual...
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